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Create a Job Search Strategy
Job Search January Challenge #20 The job search can be an endurance race. In addition to working to stay positive, it is important to maintain an approach in which you are engaged, passionate, honest, and persistent. Attitude Approach each new opportunity with focus and optimism, even if you’ve been disappointed. If you start projecting pessimism,…
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Pick a Job and Apply
Job Search January Challenge #19 This challenge is for those of you who need a new job but are stuck in the wishing and worrying stage. If you’ve been lurking on job boards, now is the time to apply! I often have clients who are insecure about their resumes or their job history. They are…
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Set Up Informational Interviews!
Job Search January Challenge #18 We’ve discussed the value of networking in your job search. In addition to meeting people and asking them if they have any job information, there is another step you can take. You can request an informational interview. Never ask for a job. The purpose of an informational interview is to…
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Join Professional Organizations
Job Search January Challenge #17 Professional and Industry Organizations are great assets to you in your career and in your job search. Since they are comprised of industry players, including employers, they provide excellent opportunities to network and to practice your elevator speech. Be involved in your professional or industry organizations in order to stay…
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Stay Positive During Your Job Search
Job Search January Challenge #16 Being out of work can be a shock. If you find employment right away, the world is set right and you can quickly displace the shock you felt. But sometimes the job search becomes an endurance race. It can wear you down. You’ll need to find ways to support yourself…
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Craft an Introduction Letter
Job Search January Challenge #15 When responding to an advertised job posting, I strongly recommend sending a Cover Letter along with your Resume. I also recommend that you expand your search beyond job boards and target your job search by following attractive companies within your industry. How do you introduce yourself to a company when…
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Keep Up with Professional Development
Job Search January Challenge #13 Yesterday, I talked about Staying Current while Unemployed and how to keep up with industry trends. But what do you do if your skill-set is outdated? If you are finding job postings, but lack some of the skills or experience required in the job description, take this opportunity for professional…
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Stay Current While Unemployed
Job Search January Challenge #12 Don’t let the gap in your employment become a gap in your skills! The longer you are out of work, the more outdated and out of touch you might appear. Stay current on your job skills and industry happenings as you conduct your job search. Follow industry trends through books,…
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